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Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor April 29, 2026

Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the northBritain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to deter future Russian threats from the “open sea border…

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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
ByAlex Marshall December 4, 2025

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.

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Netherlands presses on with plan to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements
ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem November 10, 2025

Move follows rising Israeli violence against Palestinians and freeze on broader sanctions last monthEurope live – latest updatesThe Netherlands is still working on legislation to bar imports from illegal settlements in occupied Palestine, even though i…

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Netherlands presses on with plan to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements
ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem November 10, 2025

Move follows rising Israeli violence against Palestinians and freeze on broader sanctions last monthEurope live – latest updatesThe Netherlands is still working on legislation to bar imports from illegal settlements in occupied Palestine, even though i…

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Recognising statehood is the minimum – now the EU must protect Palestine with money
By September 26, 2025

As Europe’s socialist leaders, we call for a trade deal and aid package for Palestine – along with sanctions on Israel to halt the genocideApplause rang out through the UN general assembly this month after it endorsed the so-called New York declaration…

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Dutch foreign minister quits over failure to secure sanctions against Israel
ByClea Skopeliti August 23, 2025

Caspar Veldkamp resigns after cabinet reaches deadlock on adopting harsher measures over situation in GazaMiddle East crisis live: latest updatesThe Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, has resigned after a cabinet meeting failed to secure sanction…

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